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Cream Filled Oat Bars

I really can't believe I never shared this cookie recipe before now. What brought it to mind was reading The Pioneer Woman's recipe for the same things. Hers have a different name and the recipe is slightly different but I'd bet they taste the same. They sure look the same. I'd show you her photo but I know she worked hard on photographing these and the process. Click through and see. I wasn't sure where I got this recipe, but I see the exact match from Betty Crocker . So simple and if you love lemon, you're gonna love these. Cream Filled Oat Bars Step 1: Filling 14 ounces condensed milk 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1/4 cup lemon juice Mix until thickened. Reserve. Step 2: Crust 1-1/4 cups flour 1 cup quick or old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Mix until crumbly. Press half in greased 8” square pan. Bake 10 minutes at 375°. Spread filling over baked

I say, "Oo." You say, "long."

Music for tea lovers ... it made me laugh ... and crave a nice cuppa. Via Dust & Corruption.

CSA! CSA!

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(That's C ommunity S upported A griculture to you and me.) I still remember the first time I read about CSAs many years ago. The idea of purchasing a share or subscription of a farm's produce and in return receiving a box of seasonal, locally grown produce each week throughout the growing season was so appealing. I looked in vain, off and on, for such a set up in the Dallas area until a few weeks ago when I happened across a notice on the Dallas Morning News food blog pointing me to this notice that a local farmer was looking for subscribers for a CSA he was beginning. Exciting? Oh yeah! They are even providing blueberries. Blueberries! You will receive 6-15 different fruits and vegetables each week. All fruit and vegetables will be grown here on our farm (we may have to supplement our certified organic blueberries by picking from another blueberry farm close to us where absolutely no pesticides are used. Our blueberry bushes are still only 4 years old.) This supply will incl